Pumpkin bread with streusel topping

This pumpkin bread is my favorite fall recipe! A moist, soft texture and its flavorful spices that go so well with pumpkin. I also added a streusel topping which really makes it a must-try recipe for this season. 

The best moist pumpkin bread ever

Pumpkin bread is a favorite recipe in the United States when fall comes. All kinds of fabulous desserts join this beautiful season, like Appel pie, pumpkin pie, banana bread, carrot cake or this fabulous pumkin loaf. 

I usually like pumpkin in soup or roasted in the oven but baked in a bread it is really a great discovery. The pumpkin brings an incredibly tender and moist texture, it literally melts in your mouth. With the extra streusel topping that brings an extra touch of crunch and sweetness.

What spices choose for pumpkin bread ? 

Spices and pumpkin are the stars of this season, they are used in many comforting desserts. Some people may not like the taste of too much spice in desserts like me, that's why I try to always use a little less in my recipes.

Here are the spices most often found in the classic homemade pumpkin bread recipe:

• Cinnamon
• Ginger
• Nutmeg
• Cloves

And if you are not afraid of spices then you can also add cardamom or black pepper! 

How to make pumpkin bread moist

My homemade pumpkin bread recipe is extra moist and stays that way for several days. The key to this result is the right ratio of wet to dry ingredients.

But also the method of preparation which consists in mixing separately the wet and the dry ingredients, then to join them together which avoids over-mixing the dough, which allows the gluten to develop too much and to get this very soft texture.

How to make the best pumpkin bread with streusel topping

Making the streusel (crumble)

1. Place all ingredients in a bowl, flour, almond meal, cold butter, brown sugar and salt.
2. Mix all ingredients together and rub with your hands until you get a sandy texture.
3. Form a ball of dough and roughly break up to form a crumble.
4. Place in the fridge while preparing the bread.

Making the bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C and grease or line a 10 inch / 25 cm long loaf pan.
2. In a bowl mix together all the dry ingredients, flour, baking soda and baking powder, salt and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves). 
3. In another bowl, whisk the melted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time and whisk well between each addition. 
5. Add the pumpkin puree and mix until smooth. 
6. Finish by adding the dry ingredients and mix gently with the whisk until smooth.
7. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
8. Sprinkle the streusel over the top until completely covered.
9. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour (check if the cake is cooked by plunging a toothpick into the center of the cake, otherwise it will come out clean).
10. Let the pumpkin bread cool completely in the pan before unmolding. 

How long will pumpkin bread last

Pumpkin bread can be stored for a long time at room temperature. It should be placed in a box with a lid and protected from light and humidity for about 1 week.

How to freeze pumpkin bread

When completely cooled, cut into several pieces and place in freezer bags to keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let them defrost gently at room temperature.

How to serve pumpkin bread

The simple pumpkin bread recipe is so good that it is enough by itself. But you can add a crunchy topping like here, or a maple syrup or cream cheese icing to go with it. 

Others pumpkin and spices recipes

• Chai tea latte recipe
• Carrot cake with cream cheese
• Pumpkin pie
• Gingerbread layer cake

Others recipes

• Chocolate chip cookies
• Chocolate banana bread

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